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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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